LG Optimus Black Set To Launch This Month In Europe

The LG Optimus Black has been confirmed for a European launch this month. No specific date has been set but LG did note 56 carriers in 50 nations worldwide have already placed their bid for the Android 2.2 -powered handset. We have a in depth review and unboxing on the Optimus Black that can be seen here.

The Optimus Black leads the charge of Single-Core smartphones which are becoming a dying breed as Dual-Core begins its reign.With a 4-inch NOVA Display and 1GHZ processor, the Optimus Black is definitely no slouch. We have the full Press release as well as Specs below!

SEOUL, May 8, 2011 - The LG Optimus Black, the stylishly slim and lightweight Android smartphone featuring the unique NOVA display, will make its international debut in Europe later this month.

Following successful unveilings at the Consumer Electronics Show and the Mobile World Congress, the LG Optimus Black has attracted pre-orders from 56 network carriers in 50 different countries. The phone will be available globally across six continents beginning in Europe before heading to North America and Asia.

"For smartphone users who appreciate both style and substance, the LG Optimus Black offers beauty, performance and mobility in one smart package," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "LG Optimus Black is a significant addition to our global Optimus portfolio and we think it'll prove to be one of our most popular phones."

Introducing LG's new NOVA display technology, the LG Optimus Black provides optimal brightness and clarity that allows for enhanced readability. With higher levels of brightness and true blacks and whites for ideal handset viewing, the NOVA screen provides a more natural experience for web browsing while reducing power consumption by 50 percent during general indoor use compared to conventional LCDs.

The sleek design of the phone is accentuated by the flush finish of the seamless 4-inch display to offer a smooth, undisrupted surface. This is complemented by the slim 9.2mm body and its unparalleled weight of only 109g.

The black version of LG Optimus Black will be available first followed by white and pink versions which will be introduced next month.

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